On a Budget

These budget-cooking recipes are easy and inexpensive to make. Many are Mediterranean-style recipes, which are healthy and nourishing. It can be very difficult to find the time and energy to cook healthy food on a tight budget. I have focused on affordable ingredients and easy preparations here, as well as foods you can make ahead for the week.

How to Roast Cauliflower

Learn all the secrets for tender, caramelized roasted cauliflower with optional seasonings.

Rainbow Salad

A colorful and flavorful vegan side salad featuring crisp, vibrant vegetables and a blend of simple, fresh flavors. Easy, pretty, delicious!

Homemade Chicken and Noodles

Learn to make delicious and satisfying chicken with homemade egg noodles from a Swedish family recipe. The ultimate comfort food.

Oven Roasted Root Vegetable

Easy, healthy and colorful side dish with root vegetables, garlic, rosemary, thyme, cumin and olive oil.

How to Fry Eggplant with Less Oil

Learn to fry eggplant slices perfectly golden crisp without getting soggy or oil-soaked. Healthier lighter frying method.

Israeli Salad

This simple, crunchy salad recipe is versatile and tasty. A healthy Mediterranean side dish for any meal.

How to Make Fluffy Moist Scrambled Eggs

A method for cooking fluffy, moist, flavorful and evenly cooked scrambled eggs. Get great results every time with a few simple tips.

Kasha Varnishkes – Kasha and Bows

Learn to make Jewish kasha varnishkes the way bubbe did, with bow tie pasta, toasted kasha, caramelized onions and melty golden schmaltz.

Keftes de Espinaca – Spinach Keftes

How to make Middle Eastern keftes de espinaca. Fried vegetarian spinach potato patties.

Challah French Toast

Learn to make fluffy, flavorful Challah French Toast with milk, banana, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, & optional liqueur.

Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Cilantro lime quinoa with simmered black beans, lettuce & your choice of toppings. Gluten free, vegan or vegetarian.

Butter Bean Soup

Butter Bean Soup with butter beans, carrots, celery, and fresh dill in a flavorful vegan broth.

Broccoli Craisin Salad

A simple, delicious make-ahead side dish with broccoli, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.

Lemon Pesto Vegetable Skewers

Sliced vegetable skewers marinated with pesto, lemon juice and olive oil. Healthy, gluten free, can be made dairy or vegan. Perfect for a backyard barbecue cookout.

Herb Tahini Sauce

A classic creamy tahini paired with fresh parsley and dill, roasted garlic, lemon and lime juice for a unique and healthy vegan condiment.

Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Learn to make herby, delicious, flavorful tuna salad without mayonnaise. This Mediterranean-style tuna salad is healthy and delicious!

How to Roast Garlic

Learn 5 simple methods for oven-roasting garlic without foil. Makes milder, sweeter, caramelized garlic cloves that add flavor and depth to your recipes.